Ironworker Helper 2

TIC - The Industrial Company; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company is seeking an entry-level helper to support skilled craftspeople in fabricating and handling structural steel components. You will learn to read blueprints, assist with cutting, welding, and rigging tasks, and help position heavy units using cranes under supervision.

Ideal candidates understand instructions, work safely, and can perform physically demanding tasks outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; field experience preferred.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with supervision.
• Knowledge of safety practices and the use of hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Learn to read specifications or blueprints to determine locations, quantities, or sizes of material required.
• Assist skilled craftsman to fabricate metal parts according to blueprints or supervisor instructions.
• Assist with unloading and positioning prefabricated steel units for hoisting; hoist steel beams or girders using cranes or signaling operators.
• Learn to verify vertical and horizontal alignment of structural steel members using plumb bobs, lasers, or levels.
• Cut, bend, or weld steel pieces using shears, torches, or welding equipment.
• Assemble hoisting equipment or riggings to move heavy equipment or materials.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

Requisition ID: 186785

Position Summary

Assist skilled craftsperson(s) by performing supportive duties as directed and will work under immediate supervision. The level and degree of job responsibilities and requirements vary depending on months of experience and assigned job step.

Experience Level

Entry

Primary Responsibilities And Duties

• Learn to read specifications or blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, or sizes of material required.
• Assist skilled craftsmanf to fabricate metal parts, such as steel frames, columns, beams, or girders, according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
• Assist with unloading and positioning prefabricated steel units for hoisting; hoists steel beams, girders, or columns into place, using cranes or signaling hoisting equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members.
• Learn to verify vertical and horizontal alignment of structural steel members, using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, or levels.
• Cuts, bends, or welds steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, or welding equipment.
• Assemble hoisting equipment or riggings, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks, to move heavy equipment or materials.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must possess knowledge skills and abilities for position
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision
• Field experience in chosen craft discipline
• Knowledge of the safe and efficient use of hand tools, power tools and layout tools.

Requirements

• Able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must have all required tools
• Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.